Metro Rail projects in India have seen phenomenal growth over the past few years. The success of the Delhi Metro as a rapid transit urban transportation solution was replicated in many urban cities like Chennai, Kochi, Bengaluru, etc.

Contract value: Rs.2,521 crore
Particulars: Construction of residential apartments.
L&T has bagged a contract to undertake design and construction of residential apartments at Bengaluru. The scope of works includes civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and finishing works.

The multiplying metro rail projects across the nation continue to bring in huge business opportunities for vendors and suppliers. As a follow-up on the ´Metropportunities´ story featured in CW´s June 2013 edition, AHLAM RAIS looks into the status of these projects.

The Rs 23,136 crore Mumbai Metro line-3, which would link Colaba, Bandra, Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone, received approval from the union cabinet recently. The cabinet also approved the plant to set up a joint venture between the centre and Maharashtra government with equal shareholding between them. In line with the Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Kochi metro projects, the present special purpose vehicle (SPV), calle

Kochi Metro Rail (KMRL) plans to develop a 17.315 acre land at Kakkanad into a modern multi-utility centre with urban amenities such as markets and civic facilities as well as recreational centre. Recently, the Board of Directors of the body cleared the invitation of expressions of interest (EoIs) for preparing a master plan for this project

Kerala Public Works Department (PWD) officials have said that the relaying of MG Road's stretch from South Junction to Madhava Pharmacy Junction in Kochi could not be delayed since it would lead to widespread criticism.

What is proposed development in Un approved colonies like Vasant Vihar Colony Karnal which is in existence since 1987 and No metalled roads,No proper disposal of waste domestic water ,no sewerage System in a colony of population exceeding /around 10000. Lions share of Development of Smart City is diverted into New Projects as mentioned 1100 crores out of 1200 crores announced for 2nd Phase development of Mughal Canal Marketting Project in a city where people are waiting for Basic Amenities of Life Roads , Water Supplies and Sewarage System. I Wish a smart city with healthy citizens which requires providing basic amenities to all.
People are encroaching small width Galies hence no chance to reach in car/trucks that too without pukka Roads.